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Australia’s Chief Censor To Force Online Digital ID Within Six Months
Critics argue the move could destroy online anonymity and compromise physical safety under various regimes.
White House Defends Labeling Critical Biden Videos as “Deepfakes”
Labeling critical media footage as misinformation ignites debate over election integrity and media manipulation.
Proton Docs Debuts: A New Era of Encrypted Productivity
Proton Docs debuts as the encrypted alternative to Google Docs, setting new standards in privacy and functionality.
NewsGuard Co-Founder Advocates Banning Anonymous Social Media Posts, Enabling Lawsuits Against Tech Firms for “False” Content
Brill’s proposals spark controversy over potential suppression of online anonymity and free speech.
X Re-Joins Pro-Censorship Advertisers’ Alliance
Despite Twitter Files’ revelations on censorship, X rejoins the pro-censorship GARM.
MembersThe Dark Side of Wi-Fi Positioning: How Our Gadgets Became Silent Stalkers
While enhancing navigation accuracy, WiFi Positioning Systems’ extensive data collection poses significant risks for user privacy and potential misuse by unauthorized entities.
Meta’s Oversight Board Is Helping Big Tech Companies Comply With the EU’s Censorship Law
Meta’s Oversight Board eyes the EU’s Digital Services Act as a potential funding source to continue its contentious content moderation efforts.
Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Texas’ Online Digital ID Mandate
Legal challenge argues First Amendment infringement and raises privacy concerns over mandatory personal data disclosure.
Blinken Bets Big on AI to Combat “Misinformation”
Amid congressional probes into online censorship, Blinken champions AI’s role in bolstering foreign policy and mass media monitoring.
Brazil’s Justice de Moraes Orders X to Delete Criticism, Fines It Despite Compliance
X accuses Justice Moraes of arbitrary legal reinterpretation, escalating tensions over online censorship.
Unveiling the Brennan-Clapper Files: How January 6 Shifted Surveillance Powers
Documents reveal intelligence policies shifted to target religious groups, military members, and Trump supporters.